Direct shaft power generation and monitoring system

A power generation system for a wheeled occupant apparatus, comprising:

• a power generation unit detachable from the wheeled occupant apparatus, the power generation unit including:
• an arm;
• a rotating gear attached to a first end of the arm and in communication with a wheel of the wheeled occupant apparatus and configured to rotate upon movement of the wheeled occupant apparatus such that rotation of the rotating gear induces an electrical power generation effect in a motor;
• wherein the arm is configured to include a spring at a second end of the arm to rotate the arm onto the wheel of the wheeled occupant apparatus so as to apply a normal force between the rotating gear and the wheel of the wheeled occupant apparatus;
• wherein the arm is lockable at the second end into an elevated position such that the rotating gear avoids contact with the wheel of the wheeled occupant apparatus;
• wherein the arm includes a slide member at the first end of the arm and configured to translate within a track, the slide member position being adjustable within the track, and the rotating gear being attached to the slide member;
• the track includes a removable pin to pass through the track and into the slide member for securely locking the slide member;
• and
• a control unit in communication with the motor through the rotating gear, the control unit configured to regulate the storage and transmission of electrical power;
• and
• a monitoring unit in electrical communication with the power generation unit, the monitoring unit configured to dispense electrical power.